Frame It

A trio of gilt frames adds elegance to this gallery wall. Don't have gilt frames on hand? Find cheap wooden frames at garage sales and spray them all the same color.

From: Clay Snider

Gold Above

Think outside the box, as designer Amy Morris did with these gorgeous stamped ceiling whose rich gold detail is elegantly contrasted with soft pink walls and featured in the Southeastern Designer Showhouse and Gardens.

Simple Focal Point

Simple gold accents add a touch of luxury to a side table.

Hints of Gold

You don't have to go overboard with gold: sparse touches work well too.

Brass Detail

Touch of Class

Gold and crystal or gold and glass can bring real luxury to a room and don't have to break the bank. Be on the hunt for unique items that can bring this element of glamor to a room. Remember, that a little goes a long way, so keep your glass and gold accents to a minimum.

Graphic Punch

Glow Down Under

Talk about fancy (and inexpensive): designer Barbara Westbrook showcased two stunning ottomans with glowing gold undersides. You can get the same magical effect by painting the underside of a bench, coffee table or side table in glimmering gold.

Graphic Gold Light Fixture

One striking gold element: in this case a dramatic light fixture is sometimes all you need. This hip gold light blends beautifully with punchy color. If you don't have a lot of cash to spend, put it into one, singular element to get the most bang for your buck.

One Shot Wonder

Design firm Huff-Harrington mixes old and new gold details to stunning effect, showing the advantages of using gold sparingly in a room, but keeping the mix in mind.

Get Rich With Gold

Gold Lamps and a mod gold mirror show the advantages of using the right gold touches to add dimension to a room.

Searching for a new living room look? Before you redesign, consider switching up the room's layout. Take a cue from professional designers and reconfigure the furniture by creating a paper floor plan using a ruler, graph paper and a pencil.